The Victorian secretary of the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has spoken out in support of workers against the carbon tax, claiming he won’t condone “policies that cost the jobs of my members”.
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Seven new jobs as electrical testing facility opens in Tasmania
Hivotech Innovation and Design has become the latest in a series of Tasmanian manufacturers receiving government innovation funding, allowing the electrical testing equipment supplier to improve its facilities and create seven new jobs.
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Australian exports rise 25% in one year
Exporting is clearly becoming an increasingly important monetary stream for Australian businesses, with over 60% of respondents to a recent survey claiming their export revenues have increased by more than 25% over the past year.
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Carbon tax will lead to job losses: Ridout
Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) chief executive, Heather Ridout, says the carbon tax will be responsible for a number of job losses in the manufacturing sector, and claims union secretary Paul Howes with have them "hung around his neck".
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Coopers Brewery wins contract to brew Sapporo beer
Coopers Brewery has won a contract to brew world-famous Japanese beer, Sapporo, to distribute throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
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24 new jobs as Tasmanian meat processor expands
Twenty-four new jobs have been created at a Tasmanian beef processing facility, as the company plans an expansion to its existing premises.
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Union secretary a ‘labotomised zombie’ for going along with carbon tax
The Shadow Innovation Minister has called the secretary of Australia’s largest workers union a 'labotomised zombie' [sic] after news that he will back the carbon tax, despite vowing to fight the tax if it cost any Australian workers their jobs.
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Australia’s manufacturing union backs carbon package
Australia’s largest manufacturing union, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU), has welcomed the federal government’s carbon tax proposal, despite the Australian Industry Group claiming the package will lump manufacturers with a ‘double tax’.
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Toyota plans $1.3b manufacturing overhaul
Toyota Motor Corp will overhaul its Japanese manufacturing operations to the tune of US$1.3 billion, in an attempt to raise efficiency and recover from the blow of a record-high yen.
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Toyota plans $1.3b manufacturing overhaul
Toyota Motor Corp will overhaul its Japanese manufacturing operations to the tune of US$1.3 billion, in an attempt to raise efficiency and recover from the blow of a record-high yen.
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Holden recalls 2,000 Hummer H3s due to safety risks
GM Holden’s Hummer H3 vehicles are being recalled in Australia as they do not conform with Australian Motor Vehicle compliance requirements, and could pose potential safety risks.
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South Australian Holden engineer recognised at innovation awards
A Holden engineer based at the Elizabeth assembly plant was awarded the Bronze Award for Engineering Excellence by the Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A), for developing a throughput improvement system for manufacturing optimisation at Holden.
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Australia to develop world’s first one-piece carbon fibre automotive wheel
The world’s first one-piece carbon fibre automotive wheel will be developed in Australia, thanks to a $6.2 million grant that has been given to four local automotive manufacturers to develop ‘lightweight’ components.
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Cement Australia blames taxes for Kandos factory closure
Cement Australia has blamed government taxes and regulations for causing the closure of its Kandos, New South Wales, manufacturing facility, affecting the jobs of 98 employees.
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True Foods to offer over 160 manufacturing jobs
Australia’s largest tortilla and flat bread processor is moving its operations from Melbourne to Maryborough, creating approximately 160 manufacturing jobs over the next five years.
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Townsville shopping centre plans major energy management overhaul
A major Townsville shopping centre will spend over $500,000 on technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, posing opportunities for local equipment manufacturers.
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Defence CEO resigns; industry feels pressure
The CEO of the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) Dr Stephen Gumley has resigned, amid one of the toughest times for the defence manufacturing industry in Australia’s history.
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Automotive to bleed $30m from carbon tax hit
The automotive industry will pay $30 million as a result of the government’s carbon tax, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
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A fair go for Australia’s rail industry
A study conducted by the government has shown how important Australia’s rail manufacturing industry is to the economy, generating $4.2 billion revenue and adding $1.6 billion to the economy annually.
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Women in manufacturing: challenging the stereotype
Women in manufacturing may seem taboo, but can women do the hard yards and lift heavy machinery when needed? More associations are jumping on the band wagon to attract women to the industry, Margaret Tra writes.
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